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Sheri Almanza

Summary

Seasoned compliance expert with 22 years of Alcohol industry experience. Excellent research and analytical skills, as well as comprehensive knowledge of relevant statutory and regulatory guidelines. Dedicated to conducting thorough and detailed audits to adhere to legal requirements.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Compliance Coordinator /Notary Public

Sazerac Company Inc.
10.2010 - Current
  • Enforced compliance by reviewing Federal, State, Provincial, Local and TTB regulations
  • Apply and Maintain Federal, State, and Local Alcohol License and Permits
  • Apply and Maintain DBA and Secretary of State Filings
  • Served as liaison between management and staff on matters related to ethics, integrity, and compliance concerns or inquiries.
  • Organize all registrations, monthly price and shipments filings, and excise tax filings on brand shipments, and ensure all data is accurate and current and all products have been properly registered in all states in which they are sold
  • Adhered to deadlines in optimizing regulatory and operational performance.
  • Developed organizational methods and policies, implementing training initiatives to deliver ongoing awareness of and compliance with established procedures.
  • Maintained and revised policy procedures for general operation of compliance program.
  • Provided authentication services for validation of Company Documents.

Accounting Assistant / Customer Account Manager II

Sazerac Company Inc.
11.2002 - 10.2010
  • Managed daily bookkeeping functions with attention to preparing and posting journal entries, banking reconciliation, bailment inventory reconciliation.
  • Checked general ledger entries to increase accuracy, prevent significant errors and identify adjustments.
  • Prepare and file Sales/Use and Excise Tax filings
  • Prepared month-end closing entries for detailed reporting and recordkeeping.
  • Enhanced financial reporting accuracy by diligently reconciling accounts and identifying discrepancies.
  • Assisted in the preparation of monthly financial statements for timely and accurate reporting to management.
  • Facilitated smooth financial audits by maintaining organized records and providing necessary documentation to auditors.
  • Safeguarded company assets, maintaining accurate inventory records and conducting periodic physical counts.
  • Processed and documented transactions in company database.
  • Organize all registrations and price filings on brand shipments and ensure all data is accurate and current, and ensure that all products have been properly registered in all states in which they are sold.
  • Verified accuracy of information and executed clarification of orders.
  • Reviewed customer requests, resolved questions and defined specifications before completing orders.
  • Obtained customer information from phone calls and email communication and entered in into AS400 to update internal records.
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements, keeping abreast of changes in laws and adjusting accounting practices accordingly.

Analyst

Scottson & Michaels, Inc.
10.1995 - 10.2002
  • Completed quality assurance reviews to assess accuracy of data and validate results.
  • Created reports detailing findings and recommendations.
  • Strictly adhered to confidentiality protocol regarding client information and documents.
  • Delivered customer support and service experiences to promote more effective office environment.
  • Processed timely accounts payable and accounts receivable updates to keep financial records current and compliant with standards.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

University of Holy Cross
New Orleans, LA
07.2017

Certificate - Non-Credit Notarial Class

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
02.2007

Skills

  • Regulatory knowledge
  • Federal, State, and Local Alcohol Regulations
  • Licensing Regulations
  • State Reporting requirements
  • Adobe software proficiency
  • Microsoft Office expertise
  • Legal Compliance Research
  • Business Operations
  • Process Management
  • Project Management
  • SOP Writing
  • Compliance documentation

Timeline

Compliance Coordinator /Notary Public

Sazerac Company Inc.
10.2010 - Current

Accounting Assistant / Customer Account Manager II

Sazerac Company Inc.
11.2002 - 10.2010

Analyst

Scottson & Michaels, Inc.
10.1995 - 10.2002

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

University of Holy Cross

Certificate - Non-Credit Notarial Class

University of New Orleans

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